Awards – Medium Level – GK Questions

The Lal Bahadur Shastri National Award for Excellence in Public Administration, Academics and Management is given to individuals who made significant contributions in these areas.

The Sahitya Akademi Award is presented by the Sahitya Akademi (National Academy of Letters), India's central institution for literary dialogue and publications.

The Bharat Ratna 2024 honoured five eminent personalities who made significant contributions in their respective fields. Karpoori Thakur – Honoured for his contribution to social justice and the upliftment of backward communities. Lal Krishna Advani – Honoured for his outstanding contribution to Indian politics and public service.

16. 5. Narasimha Rao – Honoured for pioneering India's economic reforms and national development. Chaudhary Charan Singh – Honoured for his lifelong service to farmers and rural India.
17. 19. Swaminathan – Honoured for leading the Green Revolution and strengthening India's food security.

Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese organization of atomic bomb survivors (hibakusha), won the Nobel Peace Prize 2024 for its efforts towards a world free of nuclear weapons.

As of 2024, no Indian-origin producer has won an Emmy Award specifically for a documentary series. Indian-origin professionals have been nominated and won in other categories and for other types of productions.

The Kirti Chakra can be awarded for acts of conspicuous bravery or self-sacrifice away from the battlefield, including during hostage rescue operations, counter-terrorism missions, and other high-risk peacetime scenarios.

The Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album honors artistic achievement, technical proficiency, and overall excellence in the production of a cast recording from a musical theater production.

The Padma Awards recognize distinguished service in any field, including media and journalism. Numerous journalists, editors, and media personalities have been honored with Padma Awards for their contributions to public discourse and information dissemination.

Neeraj Chopra received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in 2023 for his outstanding achievements in athletics, including his historic gold medal in javelin throw at the Tokyo Olympics 2020 and World Championships 2023.

The Academy Award for Best Makeup and Hairstyling recognizes excellence in the visual transformation of actors through makeup, prosthetics, and hair design, honoring the artists who create believable character appearances.

The Dronacharya Award criteria do not restrict coaches to a single sport. A coach who has successfully trained athletes in multiple sports and achieved international recognition in any of them can be considered for the award.

The Shaurya Chakra ribbon is green in color with a central white stripe, distinguishing it from other peacetime gallantry awards. The design reflects the award's focus on valor away from the battlefield.

16. Sainath won the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2007 for his compassionate, persistent, and insightful reporting on rural India, particularly focusing on farmers, poverty, and the impact of economic policies on marginalized communities.

As of the 2024 Academy Awards, no Indian film was nominated for Best International Feature Film. India's official entry for that year was not shortlisted by the Academy.

Contribution to the development of their sport in India is one of the criteria evaluated for the Arjuna Award, recognizing athletes who have promoted and advanced their sport beyond personal achievement.

The Vir Chakra can be awarded for acts of conspicuous gallantry in the presence of the enemy, including during counter-insurgency operations, recognizing bravery in challenging combat situations.

The Grammy Award for Best R&B Album honors artistic achievement, technical proficiency, and overall excellence in the production of an R&B album, recognizing creativity and quality in rhythm and blues music.

The Padma Awards recognize distinguished service in any field, including science and technology. Numerous scientists, engineers, and technologists have been honored with Padma Awards for their contributions to innovation and research.

As of 2023, no para-badminton player has received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, though para-athletes from other sports have been honored, reflecting growing recognition of para-sports in India.

The Academy Award for Best Sound recognizes excellence in the overall sound design, editing, and mixing of a film, honoring the sound team for their contribution to the film's auditory experience.